Lands’ End Canvas vs. Endless – Store Wars Rd. 1

March 22, 2011 By Joe| Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

STORE WARS: Lands’ End Canvas vs. Endless

Starting March 15th and running through April 4th, Dappered.com is hosting a bracket based tournament with the purpose of eventually crowning the all around Affordable Men’s Style Retail Champ for 2011. For a full introduction see this post. To see the updated bracket, click on the image to the right. Make a case for your preferred competitor in the comments section, but don’t forget to vote at the bottom of each match up. On with today’s showdown.
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Strengths: Another well executed J. Crewification of a normally bulky and older brand. Trimmed down (but not actually all that slim) fits. B+ basics at A+++ prices. Terrific sales. Not afraid to branch out into blazers, ties, and shoes. Their incredible return policy, which reads: “…return anything at anytime for any reason for a full refund of its purchase price” Simple enough…

Weaknesses: You do have to pay shipping ($6.95 flat fee) to return items. The fit isn’t as athletic as you think it’d be… it’s slimmer, but it’s not slim. While they excel at good to very good, there aren’t many items that you’ll be drooling over.

Strengths: Their free two-day and many times free OVERNIGHT shipping. Free returns as well, meaning risk free online shoe shopping. Site wide sales that can discount brands (like Allen Edmonds) that are usually hard to find at a reduced price. Their price match guarantee, which means if they lower their price within 14 days, or you find it for cheaper somewhere else within 14 days, you tell them and they credit your method of payment the difference. Owned by Amazon so much of that inventory is in the Endless system. Dabbles in watches & Sunglasses too.

Weaknesses: Their sales can have brand exclusions. Overall the site seems to cater towards women. Sometimes the vast amount of inventory can be a little confusing (gotta wade through some junk). Their online pics, although complete with all angle views, can seem a little unnaturally dull. They thrive in shoes, but not much else.

Your votes determine who goes on to the next round. Cast your ballot below.UPDATE: L.E.C. crushes Endless. Could they knock off Nordstrom in the next round?.

Comments

I am a huge canvas fan. One other major pro, if you live near a lands end inlet (their outlet) it carries the past season’s canvas line. I have picked up a bunch of gingham poplin shirts for $11 and shorts for $12. Great fit and quality for me.

My first experience with LE Canvas was when you posted that great sale a few weeks ago. Picked up two polo shirts, a pair of khakis, and a shawl collar sweater all for the low low price of $54 with free shipping to Canada. And that’s where the real kicker comes in for me. LE Canvas offers great deals and free shipping to Canada, not just the US. I’ve never been able to get free shipping from Endless, ever so I simply don’t buy there. Same goes for all of the other great online shoe retailers. They also usually want to charge me a ridiculous amount of duty that goes way beyond what the taxes would be. LE Canvas on the other hand, great deal.

the inherent problem with this bracket system is that we’re frequently comparing apples and oranges. i genuinely don’t know how to compare these two. if i am looking for a pair of on-sale Sperry’s, say, the choice is obvious. if i’m looking for a cable knit shawl collar sweater, it’s a no-brainer. i love apples, and i also love oranges.

Great bag, but even more awesome was the hand-written note I got a week later asking me if I liked my purchase and to give them a call if they could fix anything. Hand-written! Made me feel like a superstar or a VIP or something.

So which would you pick in a fruit-battle tournament? An apple? Or an Orange? Or if it was a food tournament, would you pick apples? Or a burger? Like I’ve said (numerous) times before. Try not to think too hard about this fellas. It’s just for fun.

And follow up: Apples vs. Oranges, I’d pick apples. So many varieties and Honey Crisp are worth the exorbitant cost. Now apples vs burger? Tough one, but the ability to eat an apple or two every day and not end up a total slob makes me go with apples.

I’ve already posted elsewhere about that shawl collar sweater, but I picked it up after that post too and the customer service really is fantastic. The sweater is so comfortable – they’re not kidding when they say it’s entirely breathable.

Yeah, it is pretty great. It’s material is a little more sweatshirt like than I initially anticipated but the shawl collar makes it far more acceptable for daily wear and it is extremely comfortable. I find the large a perfectly trim fit over another shirt, which is rare for sweaters/sweatshirts for me. In fact I found the fit on everything I bought pretty much perfect for me in the large. The polos could have been a little more tapered but still much better than most places.

I think this bracket is great. it reresents the ncaa tourny perfectly. usually the 3 seed when playing a 12 seed is a no brainer but then some people might pick the 12. if the 12 wins people understand how it happened but didnt think it would happen. like joe said jus have fun with it and cast a vote.

I bought a shirt and a pair of shorts for about $35 bucks, used a coupon code for free shipping, and after receiving them in the mail proceeded to fall in love with this store. The kicker was the hand-written note I got a couple days later saying thanks!

My vote is for Land’s End Canvas though I have issues with them (which I will hold for a more highly contested battle)

My question is why does J. Crew include Factory and Nordstrom includes Rack but we are considering Canvas independent of Land’s End? It seems weird that we aren’t considering Land’s End as a whole, ya’ know?